People waited for hours to get free gas in Chula Vista. The giveaway brought relief to hundreds hurting at the pump.
People lined up for hours in Chula Vista to get free gas this morning. The gas giveaway was organized by Shane Harris and People’s Association of Justice Advocates. KPBS reporter Kitty Alvarado tells us some were running out of gas while waiting in line.
People waited so long, car batteries died during the wait. Others were on the brink of running out of gas, and some simply gave up, fearing they would be late for work."It’s a blessing, it’s a blessing, truly," said Barbara Bruce, adding that her gas light was on. Bruce said she’s had to cut way back on essentials."I’m paying like every other month [for] my gas and electric," she said."I can pay that every other month. Food, of course, we cut way back. I go to the grocery store and I just get upset, very upset."Bruce's niece, Janaia Bruce, also came to the giveaway."I’m forever grateful," she said.
"It should not be hard for our elected officials to have a heart and actually feel the pain that these folks feel," said Shane Harris, the president of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates , who organized the event.